The Love of Cats Veterinary Scholarship Program

Name: The Love of Cats Veterinary Scholarship Program

Award Amount: Up to $20,000 per academic year

Information And Eligibility:
The Love of Cats Veterinary Scholarship Program is a specialized, mission-driven scholarship created to support veterinary students who are committed to advancing the health, comfort, and overall quality of life of senior cats. Funded by the Zimmer Foundation, the program reflects a deep dedication to feline welfare, with a particular emphasis on the unique medical, behavioral, and emotional needs of aging cats. As the population of senior companion animals continues to grow, this scholarship seeks to foster veterinary expertise in an area of care that is increasingly important yet often underserved.

This scholarship is awarded annually to veterinary students who demonstrate a clear academic or professional focus on feline medicine, especially as it relates to geriatric cats. Eligible areas of emphasis may include age-related disease prevention, diagnostics and treatment of chronic conditions, pain management, behavioral health, nutrition, mobility support, and palliative or end-of-life care. Applicants are encouraged to show how their education, research interests, or clinical experiences align with improving outcomes for older cats and supporting the human–animal bond throughout the aging process.

In addition to providing substantial financial support, the Love of Cats Veterinary Scholarship recognizes students who exhibit compassion, curiosity, and innovation in their approach to feline health care. Recipients are often students who have pursued feline-focused clinical rotations, research projects, shelter medicine experiences, or community outreach efforts centered on cat welfare. The scholarship supports both academic excellence and practical engagement, helping recipients continue their training with fewer financial constraints while deepening their expertise in feline geriatrics.

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited veterinary program and remain in good academic standing to be considered. Continued eligibility may depend on maintaining satisfactory academic progress throughout the award period. Because the scholarship is highly competitive and award amounts may vary, applicants are encouraged to present a well-defined focus on senior cat health and a clear vision for how their veterinary training will contribute to this area of care.

The Love of Cats Veterinary Scholarship Program represents a meaningful investment in the future of feline medicine. By supporting veterinary students who are passionate about senior cat care, the Zimmer Foundation helps ensure that aging cats receive compassionate, informed, and high-quality medical attention throughout their later years.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited veterinary medicine program.
• Must demonstrate academic, clinical, or research focus on the health and behavior of senior cats.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Preference may be given to applicants with experience in feline-focused clinical practice, shelter medicine, or feline research.

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application.
• Academic transcripts.
• Personal statement or proposal outlining interest in senior cat health and related career goals.
• Supporting documentation demonstrating relevant academic, clinical, or research experience.
• Any additional materials specified in the official application guidelines.

Deadline: Varies

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